The Empty Quarter
by [Larry McMurtry Collection] H. St. John Philby
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Spine leaning; extremities gently rubbed bumped; offsetting to endleaves; minor uniform toning throughout; hinges lightly cracke
- Seller
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Addison, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Spine leaning; extremities gently rubbed bumped; offsetting to endleaves; minor uniform toning throughout; hinges lightly cracked; stamps and marking from Nottingham Mechanics Institution Lending Library. Very good. LMM-155.
H. St. John Philby. The Empty Quarter being a Description of the Great South Desert of Arabia Known as Rub' al Khali. London: Constable & Company, 1933. First edition.
Octavo. 433pp (indexed). Illustrated, two folding maps. Publisher's green cloth, stamped in gilt to spine, top edge stained green.
From the collection of Larry McMurtry, at his home in Archer City, Texas. His book, with personal brand-mark bookplate.
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Details
- Bookseller
- InkQ Rare Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 155
- Title
- The Empty Quarter
- Author
- [Larry McMurtry Collection] H. St. John Philby
- Book Condition
- Used - Spine leaning; extremities gently rubbed bumped; offsetting to endleaves; minor uniform toning throughout; hinges lightly cracke
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Keywords
- Travel, Middle East
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InkQ Rare Books LLC
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Addison, Texas
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